Transit Route Types | National Association of City Transportation Officials
Guide Navigation Purchase GuideIndexIntroductionTransit StreetsIntersectionsTransit System StrategiesProject TeamEndorsement CampaignForewordUsing the GuideAll GuidesTransit Route TypesDifferent streets, neighborhoods, and cities have different transportation needs, and a wide range of service types are available to meet them. Likewise, service can be complemented by a range of design elements depending on service needs and street context.When prioritizing street investments, differentiate between “structural” and “non-structural” transit routes. Structural routes form the bones of the transit network, and yield the greatest results from upgrades. Non-structural routes serve to fill gaps in the transit network. Robust evidence-based service planning using realistic data can identify new service and growth opportunities, especially opportunities to add rapid routes. These can be supported by street design to create broader transit benefits.DOWNTOWN LOCAL Downtown local routes, often fre...